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Promoting Positivity in Education: The Power of Podcasts

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Colorado Convention Center, 201

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Presenters

Colleen Graham

Educational Technology Specialist

Wayne County Public Schools
@BiblioTechGal
@bibliotechgal

Educational Technology Specialist with a background in project management and innovation. Previous Media Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. I am an ISTE Certified Educator and NC Rethink Ed Badged Facilitator who regularly presents on Blended Learning and EdTech. I currently serve as the NCSLMA Conference Planning Committee Vendor Chair, the NC SLMC East Lead, and an NCBOLD Ambassador. Skilled in Google for Education, Microsoft, Follett Destiny, Educational Technology, Team Building, and Library Science. I am Google Levels 1 and 2 Certified, Wakelet Ambassador, Nearpod Certified, Adobe Creative Educator, Flipgrid Certified, Pear Deck Certified Coach, and a MagicSchool AI Pioneer.

Robert Yancey

Executive Director of Accountability, Technology Support Services and Program Evaluation

Wayne County Public Schools

Robert Yancey is the Executive Director of Accountability, Technology Support Services, and Program Evaluation for Wayne County Public Schools in Goldsboro, N.C. Robert has been a resident of Wayne County for most of his life. Robert earned a B.A. in English Education from Elon University and a MAEd in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. Robert has dedicated his career to bringing innovative technology resources to the students of Wayne County. Through his experience working with student information systems, he is also a fierce data privacy advocate. During leisure time, Robert enjoys playing boardgames and video games.

Session description

Explore the transformative potential of podcasting in education. Uncover the positive impact of podcasts on School and District communities. Gain practical insights into creating and leveraging podcasts to promote your school's success, engage stakeholders, and foster connections. Empower your educational leadership with a new communication tool.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of this presentation is to empower school and district leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to leverage podcasts as a tool for promoting positivity and fostering an inclusive educational environment. It aims to inspire leaders to embrace podcasting as a means of communication, advocacy, and community engagement, ultimately enhancing the practice of all educators.

By the end of the presentation, participants will:
1. Understand the role of podcasts in education.
2. Identify benefits and positive outcomes.
3. Learn practical skills.
4. Promote inclusivity, diversity, and innovation.
5. Connect and collaborate.

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Outline

I. Welcome/Introduction
II. The Power of Storytelling - discuss the importance of storytelling in education, discuss how it can shape perceptions of the school district.
III. The Current State of Education - highlight some of the challenges and negative narratives surrounding education.
IV. The Need for Positivity - explain why it's crucial to counterbalance the negative narratives with positive stories.
V. Introducing "EdTech Journeys with Robert Yancey" - provide an overview of our podcast including the mission and goals.
VI. Sharing Positive Stories - Talk about the types of positive stories we feature, showcase a few examples.
VII. Benefits of a School District Podcast - Highlight the positive outcomes of having a podcast for the District.
VIII. The Ripple Effect - Explain how promoting positivity can have a ripple effect on the entire educational ecosystem. Share anecdotes/data.
IX. Real-World Impact - Provide concrete examples of how the podcast has positively impacted our School District (success stories).
X. Building Community and Fostering Connection - Discuss how the podcast can help build a sense of community within the District.
XI. Lessons Learned - Share challenges and lessons learned in the process.
XII. Practical Tips for Starting a Podcast - We will offer advice and resources for school and district leaders interested in starting their own podcast.
XIII. Engaging Stakeholders - Explain strategies for engaging stakeholders in the podcast. Discuss the importance of involving teachers, students, parents, and the community.
XIV. Measuring Impact - Share metrics to measure your impact, and discuss how feedback has influenced our content.
XV. Maintaining Consistency - Highlight the importance of regular content updates. Discuss how we maintain consistency with our podcast.
XVI. Call to Action - Encourage school and district leaders to consider starting their own podcast. Provide contact information for further questions.
XVII. Q&A, Contact Information, Thank you!

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Session specifications

Topic:

Communication & collaboration

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Windows, Android, iOS

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather input on the plan, celebrate successes and engage in a continuous improvement cycle.
Share lessons learned, best practices, challenges and the impact of learning with technology with other education leaders who want to learn from this work.

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Soundtrap for Education,

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